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M. Torres is a sporadic freelance writer who has contributed pieces to such publications as Atlanta Parent, T.A.P.S Paranormal Magazine, and Pediatrics For Parents.

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Travel > Mexico Destinations Guide to seasonal weather in Cancun, Mexico: 2 of 13

Most travelers will tell you that the amount of fun had on their vacation is directly proportional to the weather. While some tourists flock to places like London where clouds, rain, and fog are part of the ambiance of the city, those opting for more tropical destinations depend on sunshine to make the most of their vacation...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mom & Pop roadside stands: 7 of 15

I guess when most people think of roadside vegetable stands, they think of homegrown goodness, freshness, or an alternative to shopping at the same place week after week. However, when I see roadside vegetable stands, I don't think of any of these things. Instead, my mind wanders back to simpler times. Times when gardens wer...
Local Guides > Hawaii (Other) Historical Hawaii: Maui: 4 of 8

Maui is comprised of four islands that are referred to as Maui Nui or Maui County. The outer lying islands Lahaina, Kahoolawe, and Molokai - are separated from Maui proper by the natural landscape, which served as kingdom boundaries in the days of island monarchies. Maui gets its name from the legend of a Polynesian navigato...
Travel > Mexico Destinations Travel destinations: Cancun, Mexico: 5 of 9

Cancun is the Mayan word for 'pot of snakes', but that doesn't stop millions of visitors that flock to the tropical paradise each year. Thirty years ago, the tourist hot spot was little more than an uninhabited, sandy-bottomed jungle unaccessible by road. But thanks to the vision and determination of former President Echever...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies A guide to herbal supplements: 10 of 16

Herbal supplements have long been touted as 'nature's remedies'. People looking to take the holistic approach to health and healing swear by herbal supplements because they do not contain any harmful man-made additives. People are falling for this hype, too. Over the past decade, the sales of herbal supplements have increase...
Local Guides > Hawaii (Other) Historical Hawaii: Kauai: 7 of 10

Kauai is the oldest of the eight main islands that make up the Hawaiian archipelago. Kauai was first settled by the Marquesans who came the area from Polynesia in 400 A.D. In 1,000 A.D. The Tahitians arrived and forced their cultures and religion on the area by overpowering the original settlers. Some seven hundred years lat...
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Emotional sources of disease: 15 of 21

The link between emotions and illness isn't new concept. In 1984, Louise Hay discussed the mental causes for physical illness and taught the metaphysical way to overcome them in her book titled You Can Heal Your Life. Manifestations of stress, annoyances, fears, phobias, resentment, guilt and a number other of personal confl...
Travel > Mexico Destinations Guide to beaches near Cancun, Mexico: 7 of 8

The beaches of Cancun draw millions of visitors each year. The pristine turquoise water and the sugar white sand are tourist magnets, beckoning to those seeking a tropical oasis. Every inch of Cancun's fifteen miles of spectacular coastline is explorable to the tourist heart's content because all of Cancun's beaches are gove...